[ CVE-2019-0541 · Published 8 Jan 2019 ]
Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 53%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2021-11-03
- EPSS: 53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the MSHTML engine inproperly validates input, aka "MSHTML Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Internet Explorer 10, Office 365 ProPlus.
CISA: Microsoft MSHTML engine contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution vulnerability.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 3 May 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/106402Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0541PatchVendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46536ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource